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'The sacrifices we have been making are working': Scugog applauds downward trend in COVID-19 cases The Star   A slight downward trend in COVID-19 case counts across the township has Scugog officials encouraged that ongoing... Read more >
All city taxpayers to share cost of new firefighters for three years Sudbury Star   After a convoluted discussion that was at times difficult to follow, council has decided on a taxation scheme that will temporarily spread the costs of... Read more >
Bracebridge says goodbye to deputy chief as Gravenhurst gains a chief in Jared Cayley MuskokaRegion.com   Deputy fire chief Jared Cayley has played an integral role in helping the Town of Bracebridge and its residents during some very... Read more >
Cornwall's rental registry might end up without any fees Standard Freeholder   The results from a recent survey by the city regarding a proposed rental registry licensing bylaw showed the issue continues to be hotly debated between... Read more >
Dryden Fire Chief Resigns CKDR.net   The City’s Fire Chief has handed in his resignation. Chief Kent Readman’s resignation is effective June 7, as he leaves Dryden to accept a Fire Chief position with the City of... Read more >
Fire Safety Grant will help with training Owen Sound Sun Times   SOUTH HURON – South Huron’s fire chief said at the April 19 council meeting that recent funding from the province will help the fire department train its... Read more >
One injured in Waterford house fire SimcoeReformer.ca   An occupant of a home north of Waterford suffered injuries in a fire Thursday that caused considerable property damage. Norfolk firefighters responded to the alarm on Angling Road... Read more >
Readman named City of Kenora Fire Chief DrydenNow.com   The City of Kenora has a new Fire Chief. Kent Readman, who is currently serving as Dryden's Fire Chief, will take on the role on June 7 as Kenora's outgoing Fire... Read more >
Residents encouraged to take action this week to better prepare themselves for emergency situations. MyBancroftNow.com   It’s Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada, an initiative focused on getting Canadians to be vigilant by... Read more >
Scugog to lift spring fire ban on May 1 Durham Region   Scugog will lift its month-long fire ban on May 1.   Each April, the township implements a burn ban for at least a month, under its open-air burning bylaw... Read more >